“Green,” “environmentally friendly” and “sustainability” are terms that have become synonymous with life in 2012. Regardless of the region, industry or market, manufacturers, distributors and consumers have taken notice of how lifestyle choices influence product selection, and how those selections impact the environment.

Four flooring retailers in southwest Ohio recently became the first in the region to offer health and environmental scorecards for their full line of “green” flooring products along with virtually every traditional product they carry.

Many people think that unless the water table is close to the surface it is not a concern. Not true. 

What would the installation of a flooring product, relative to the adhesive used, for example, have to do with an appearance change on the face of the product? Nothing, but the warranty may tie the two together.

I have always found the apartment replacement business to be a difficult one in which to make a consistent profit.

Prior to the installation of any flooring material, the contractor needs to be aware of the factors that may impact the success or failure of the installation.

Green Builder Media has collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to create the VISION House exhibit located in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort.